Govts Failure to Manage and Prevent Floods Exposed John Mahama

Former President and the flagbearer of the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed his displeasure over the recent floods that hit parts of Accra, causing loss of lives and damage to properties.

The former President heavily condemned the government’s flood prevention and management efforts in the wake of the heavy downpour in parts of Accra, and other parts of the country.

Taking to his official Facebook page, Mr. Mahama stated that, the floods claiming lives and properties in Accra and some parts of the country, has exposed the government’s failure to manage and prevent floods, adding that, it evokes deep concern about its lack of a thorough flood prevention and management plan.

He said, “The recent heavy downpours in Accra and other parts of the country have led to extensive destruction of property and, according to reports, the loss of life of a young schoolboy.

"This has exposed the government's failure to manage and prevent floods effectively and evokes deep concern about its lack of a thorough flood prevention and management plan. Many areas that in the past were unaffected by flooding today become inundated with the least rainfall.”

Mr. Mahama opined that, considering the huge sums of money allegedly spent by the government of Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, on dredging the Odaw and other flood prevention interventions, the present situation is distressing.

John Dramani Mahama added that, $200 million was allegedly spent on the Greater Accra Resilient Integrated Development Programme (GARID) adding that the impact of that huge amount and its intervention have yet to be felt.

Below is the full statement of Former President John Dramani Mahama

The recent heavy downpours in Accra and other parts of the country have led to extensive destruction of property and, according to reports, the loss of life of a young schoolboy.

This has exposed the government's failure to manage and prevent floods effectively and evokes deep concern about its lack of a thorough flood prevention and management plan. Many areas that in the past were unaffected by flooding today become inundated with the least rainfall.

Considering the huge sums of money allegedly spent by this government on draining the Odaw and other flood prevention interventions, the present situation is distressing. According to the government, $200 million was spent on the Greater Accra Resilient Integrated Development Programme (GARID). While the impact of that huge amount and its intervention have yet to be felt, parliament was recently recalled to approve another $150 million for the same GARID.

Protecting the lives and properties of our people should be a top priority for a government. The current administration has failed in this regard.

Given the chance to lead our beloved country again, a new NDC government under my leadership will not rest until we find an engineering solution to the persistent flooding and implement an effective prevention and management plan. Our commitment to this cause is unwavering, and we are determined to bring about the alter our nation desperately needs.

This will include investing in sustainable drainage systems, clearing structures in waterways, proper waste management, and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of heavy rains. We are committed to bringing about the alter that our nation needs.

We cannot afford to persist risking the lives and livelihoods of our people. It is time for real alter and real solutions. Let us, as Ghanaians, as a community, unite and work together to build a safer and more resilient Ghana.

Your voice and action are not just significant; they are crucial in this endeavour. Together, we can make a difference.

Your voice and action are crucial in this endeavour as we work towards building the Ghana we want together.

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